East Hampton town is located in Suffolk County New York. East Hampton town has a 2024 population of 28,885. East Hampton town is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,363 in 2020.
The average household income in East Hampton town is $202,667 with a poverty rate of 11.5%. The median age in East Hampton town is 45.8 years: 45.8 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Hampton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,309 | 71.5% |
| Two or more races | 5,362 | 18.88% |
| Other race | 1,615 | 5.69% |
| Black or African American | 605 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 434 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 80 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,278 | 2.5 | 78 | 22 |
| Married | 5,965 | 3.13 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Non Family | 3,794 | 1.21 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Female | 871 | 3.44 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Male | 648 | 2.97 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
78.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 637 | 3.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,622 | 7.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,790 | 27.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,101 | 24.55% |
| High School Graduate | 4,310 | 20.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 714 | 3.44% |
| Some College | 2,600 | 12.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,212 | 14,865 | 9,526 |
| Hispanic | 4,258 | 3,345 | 718 |
| 2+ Races | 3,074 | 2,603 | 723 |
| Other Race | 890 | 639 | 105 |
| Black | 448 | 393 | 113 |
| Asian | 411 | 375 | 240 |
| Native American | 54 | 8 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 62.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,981 | $125,122 | $55,171 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,750 | $145,750 | $84,615 |
| High School Graduate | $35,404 | $41,305 | $28,457 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,038 | $48,080 | $13,207 |
| Overall | $59,282 | $66,003 | $52,445 |
| Some College | $55,885 | $56,510 | $54,000 |
$59,282
Average Earnings
$66,003
Average Male
$52,445
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.89% of East Hampton town residents speak only English, while 27.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,380 | 2,065 | 27.98% |
| Multiple | 5,357 | 1,613 | 30.11% |
| White | 19,027 | 1,095 | 5.75% |
| Black | 599 | 57 | 9.52% |
| Native | 80 | 21 | 26.25% |
| Other | 1,599 | 15 | 0.94% |
11.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.23%
Male Poverty Rate
14.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Hampton town is Multiple, with 30.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Hampton town is Other, with 0.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.81% |
| Some College | 3.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.04% |
| Male Employed | 5.9% |
| Female Employed | 4.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $161,852 | $236,341 |
| Households | $128,938 | $202,667 |
| Married Families | $174,829 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,594 | $130,256 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
904
Number of Veterans
872
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 325 |
| First Gulf War | 190 |
| Korea | 147 |
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 418 |
| 65 to 74 | 194 |
| 35 to 54 | 189 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 863 | 5.1% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1 | 0.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59%
Born in East Hampton town
78.5%
Native Born
21.5%
Foreign Born
10.66%
Non Citizen
10.84%
Naturalized
78.5% of East Hampton town residents were born in the United States, with 59% having been born in New York. 10.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,490 | 121 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 29,369 | 121 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 29,248 | 121 | 0.42% |
| 2026 | 29,127 | 121 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 29,006 | 121 | 0.42% |
| 2024 | 28,885 | 121 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 28,764 | 121 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 28,643 | 84 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 28,559 | 196 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 28,363 | 6,288 | 28.48% |
| 2019 | 22,075 | 28 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 22,047 | 87 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 21,960 | 49 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 21,911 | 34 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 21,877 | 51 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 21,826 | 56 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 21,770 | 66 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 21,704 | 55 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 21,649 | 139 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 21,510 | 0 | 0% |